Maintain a healthy weight
Studies show that a little weight gain can result in an increase in cholesterol levels. The good news is you don’t need to shed all your weight if you are overweight. You can lower your cholesterol level and risk of developing a heart disease [6] by shedding a little percent of your body weight. The Obesity Action Coalition suggests shedding between 5-10% of your body weight. Your weight gain depends on the ratio of daily calorie intake to daily calorie burn. You can use the food plan calculator from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) to know more about your daily calorie needs.